Heath Hembree

Richard Heath Hembree, better known as Heath Hembree, is a professional baseball player in the United States. Hembree is a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants. From 2013 to July 2014, he was a member of the San Francisco Giants. In 2018, he led the Red Sox to the World Series Championship. After that, he tried out with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Indians before signing with the Reds in March 2021. In April 2021, he was promoted to the Reds’ main roster.

What is Heath Hembree’s net worth and salary?

Heath Hembree makes a living as a professional baseball player. He was picked by the San Francisco Giants in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB Draft, however he only appeared in a few games with the Giants. In 2014, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he helped the team win the World Series in 2018. Before joining the Cincinnati Reds in March 2021, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians. Contracts, salaries, bonuses, and sponsorships are all sources of money for him. His current contract information is unavailable at this time. He earns roughly $1.25 million each year, according to several sources. In 2019, he was earning $1.31 million per year. His net worth is currently believed to be at $3 million.

What is Heath Hembree Famous For?

  • In 2018, he won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox.
Heath Hembree was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 2010 MLB Draft. (Source: @gettyimages)

Where is Heath Hembree From?

On January 13, 1989, Heath Hembre was born. Richard Heath Hembree is his given name. In the United States, he was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is a citizen of the United States of America. Rick Hembree and Connie Hembree were his parents when he was born. Spartanburg, South Carolina is his hometown. He is of Caucasian ethnicity and follows the Christian faith.

In terms of his educational background, he went to Broome High School, where he began playing baseball and football. For Broome, he was a standout pitcher and quarterback. He was a designated hitter with a.320 batting average as a senior. He went to the University of South Carolina after graduating from high school. During his freshman season, he only made one pitching appearance. After that, he attended Spartanburg Methodist College. As a sophomore, he was 7-0 with a 1.22 earned run average (ERA). After getting a scholarship, he transferred to the College of Charleston. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education.

Heath Hembree Career:

  • In the 2010 MLB Draft, he was selected fifth overall by the San Francisco Giants.
  • He was assigned to the Arizona League Giants by the Giants.
  • In 2011, he went 0-1 with a 0.82 ERA in 12 bullpen appearances, striking out 22 batters and recording three saves in 11 innings pitched.
  • In 2011, he was sent to the Class A-Advanced San Jose Giants.
  • In June 2011, he was promoted to the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels.
  • In 54 bullpen appearances, he was 1-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 78 strikeouts, and 38 saves.
  • In 2012, he appeared in five games for the San Jose Giants and 39 games for the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies.
  • In 43 innings thrown, he had a 4.19 ERA, a 1-1 record, 15 saves, and 43 strikeouts.
  • He pitched for the Fresno Grizzlies for the majority of 2013, until being called up to the major league team in September.
Heath Hembree won World Series with Boston Red Sox in 2018.
(Source: Instagram@heathhembree)
  • On September 3rd, he made his Major League Baseball debut against the San Diego Padres. In 2013, he pitched in 9 MLB games and allowed no runs in 7 2/3 innings with 12 strikeouts.
  • With Triple-A Fresno, he opened the 2014 season with 18 saves in 41 appearances, a 3.89 ERA, a 1-3 record, and 46 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings thrown.
  • In July of 2014, the Giants traded Hembree to the Boston Red Sox. He was assigned the number 38 shirt at first, but it was later changed to 37.
  • For the 2014 season, he divided time between Boston and the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.
  • With a 4.50 ERA in six MLB appearances, he struck out six batters in ten innings pitched.
  • In 2015, he made 29 appearances for Triple-A Pawtucket. In 31 2/3 innings pitched, he had a 0-5 record with 8 saves and a 2.27 ERA, striking out 32 batters.
  • He made 22 appearances in the major leagues, striking out 15 batters in 25 1/3 innings pitched and posting a 3.55 ERA with a 2-0 record.
  • For the 2016 season, he split time between Boston and Pawtucket.
  • He appeared in 38 MLB games, posting a 4-1 record, 2.65 ERA, and 47 strikeouts in 51 innings pitched.
  • In 13 1/3 innings pitched for Pawtucket, he recorded eight saves with a 0.68 ERA and 22 strikeouts.
  • He played for the Red Sox for the whole 2017 season.
  • With a 3.63 ERA and a 2-3 record, he made 62 appearances, striking out 70 batters in 62 innings thrown.
  • In 67 appearances, he went 4-1 with a 4.10 ERA, striking out 76 batters in 60 innings.
  • Hembree was called up for the ALDS after Steven Wright went down with an injury.
  • He appeared in four postseason games, assisting the Red Sox in their World Series victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • In June 2019, he was placed on the disabled list after suffering a right elbow extensor strain.
  • In August 2019, he was placed on the disabled list due to right lateral elbow irritation.
  • He made 45 appearances in 2019, posting a 3.86 ERA, a 1-0 record, and two saves while striking out 46 batters in 39 2/3 innings.
Heath Hembree with his wife. (Source: Instagram@heathhembree)
  • Before being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in August 2020, he made 11 appearances for the Red Sox.
  • In the 2020 season, he went 3-0 with a 9.00 ERA.
  • In October 2020, he chose free agency.
  • Hembree signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians in February 2021.
  • In March 2021, the Indians released him.
  • In March 2021, he signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.
  • In April 2021, he was called up to the active roster.

Who is Heath Hembree wife?

Heath Hembree is a husband and father. Maci, his wife, is his life partner. In 2017, the pair married and now have two children together. More information about his personal life will be added here when it becomes available.

Heath Hembree with his daughters. (Source: Instagram@heathhembree)

How tall is Heath Hembree?

Heath Hembree is 1.93 meters tall, or 6 feet and 4 inches tall. He weighs 220 pounds, or 100 kilograms. He has a muscular physique. His eyes are brown, and his hair is jet black. He has a straight sexual orientation.

Quick Facts About Heath Hembree

Celebrated Name Heath Hembree
Age 32 Years
Nick Name Heath
Birth Name Richard Heath Hembree
Birth Date 1989-01-13
Gender Male
Profession Baseball Player
Place Of Birth Spartanburg, South Carolina
Birth Nation United States
Nationality American
Famous For Won World Series with Boston Red Sox in 2018
Father Rick Hembree
Mother Connie Hembree
Ethnicity White
Religion Christianity
High School Broome High School
College / University University of South Carolina, Spartanburg Methodist College, College of Charleston
Education Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education
Career Start Drafted fifth in the 2010 MLB Draft
First Club San Francisco Giants
Current Team Cincinnati Reds
Position Pitcher
Jersey Number 55
Current City Cincinnati
Current Club Country United States
Awards Won World Series with Boston Red Sox in 2018
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 220 lbs (100 kg)
Body Type Athletic
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Married
Wife Maci
Married Date 2017
Children 2 daughters
Source of Wealth Baseball (contracts, salaries, bonus, endorsements)
Salary $1.25 million
Net Worth Around $3 million
Links Instagram